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m-Toluic acid

SKU 90029790 CAS 99-04-7 C8H8O2 MW 136.15 Available on enquiry

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m-Toluic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and pesticides. In particular, it serves as the key intermediate for producing the insect repellent DEET, and a small share goes into making plastic stabilizers. It has a molecular formula of C8H8O2 and a molecular weight of 136.15. This CAS 99-04-7 product requires ambient storage and carries a warning signal word. Molekula supplies m-Toluic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90029790
CAS Number: 99-04-7
IUPAC Name: 3-methylbenzoic acid
EC Number: 202-723-9
Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
Molecular Weight: 136.15
Exact Mass: 136.0524
SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey: GPSDUZXPYCFOSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
PubChem CID: 7418

Synonyms

3-methyl-benzoate
3-Methylbenzoic acid
3-Toluic acid
b-Bethylbenzoate
Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-
beta-Bethylbenzoic acid
beta-Methylbenzoic acid
m-Methylbenzoic acid
m-Toluylic acid
meta-Toluic acid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Boiling Point: 262.2 °C at 760 mmHg (sublimes)
Vapour Pressure: 0.00014 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 7418 (CAMEO Chemicals, Haz-Map)

Frequently asked questions

What is m-Toluic acid used for?

m-Toluic acid is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemical products, including pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agricultural chemicals.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of m-Toluic acid?

The chemical formula for m-Toluic acid is C8H8O2 and it has a molecular weight of 136.15 g/mol.

How should m-Toluic acid be stored?

This product should be stored at ambient temperature.

What grade of m-Toluic acid is available?

Please contact our sales team to discuss the specific purity and grade requirements for your application.

Can Molekula supply m-Toluic acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply m-Toluic acid in bulk quantities to meet your industrial or research needs.

What documentation comes with the order?

All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.